Interfaith Retreats

Interfaith Retreats — New York, United States

Interfaith Retreats is a faith-based, adults-only cubicle hostel with shared bathrooms in New York, United States.

Address: 370 8th Avenue, New York. Property ID: 2314761.

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About Interfaith Retreats

• Property type: Hotel
• 2-star hotel
• 370 8th Avenue, New York
• City page: Hotels in New York

Axel's take: 7.6/10

It works for short solo stays if sound privacy isn't essential.

• Choose it for: Penn Station access, a lockable solo cubicle and breakfast available around the clock.
• Skip it if: You sleep lightly, snore regularly or need a private bathroom.

Axel's opinion of Interfaith Retreats, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · mta.info · jfkairport.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

Room types

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Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Capsule (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Standard Capsule (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Standard male Capsule (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Economy room (shared bathroom)

• Room features: Microwave
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Economy Single room (shared bathroom)

• Room features: Microwave
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Economy room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Single room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Single room (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard Single room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Location

Chelsea convenience for rail arrivals, rather than a quiet retreat setting.

• The block: The entrance is on Eighth Avenue, upstairs from street level. This is a practical Chelsea address south of Penn Station and Madison Square Garden: rail access defines the stay more than the immediate streetscape. Shared facilities await upstairs, not a conventional hotel lobby.
• Getting around: Use Penn Station for rail arrivals and the A, C and E for longer trips along the west side. Chelsea lends itself to exploring on foot; use transit for distant neighborhoods. For JFK, the LIRR connection through Jamaica to AirTrain avoids relying on road traffic. A taxi is simpler with heavy luggage, though the hostel's stairs remain.
• After dark: Treat this as a city base, not a secluded retreat. Reception accepts late arrivals, but quiet hours begin at 8:30 PM; neighboring guests can still disturb sleep through the open-topped partitions.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · mta.info · jfkairport.com.

Best areas in New York for travelers without a car

• Herald Square & Penn Station: 8.7/10 for travelers without a car. Penn Station and Herald Square combine regional rail, numerous subway lines and walkable Midtown sights.
• Times Square & Theater District: 8.6/10 for travelers without a car. Multiple subway corridors and Broadway on foot make changing plans easy without relying on a car.
• Midtown East & Grand Central: 8.3/10 for travelers without a car. Grand Central’s subway and LIRR connections work well; avoid adding unnecessary walks by staying too far east.
• Chelsea & Meatpacking District: 8.2/10 for travelers without a car. Choose near Seventh or Eighth Avenue for easier trains alongside walkable galleries, markets and the High Line.
• Central Park South & Columbus Circle: 8.2/10 for travelers without a car. Columbus Circle’s subway lines pair with park access and manageable walks to MoMA.
• Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: 8.1/10 for travelers without a car.
• SoHo & Greenwich Village: 7.9/10 for travelers without a car.
• Lower Manhattan: 7.5/10 for travelers without a car.
• Lower East Side & East Village: 7.2/10 for travelers without a car.
• Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 5.7/10 for travelers without a car.
• Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: 5.5/10 for travelers without a car.
• Long Island City: 5.1/10 for travelers without a car. Where to stay in New York for travelers without a car

Hotels around Interfaith Retreats

• The New Yorker Hotel by Lotte Hotels (Eighth Avenue at West 34th Street). New Yorker wins when: A conventional hotel room and bathroom, Art Deco character and immediate rail convenience. Keep Interfaith Retreats when: Keep Interfaith for a simple solo cubicle, an included breakfast counter and its charitable mission; the New Yorker still has variable upkeep and extra charges.
• The Hotel Chelsea (West 23rd Street in Chelsea). Hotel Chelsea wins when: Distinctive historic character, warm service and modern comforts that make the hotel part of the trip. Keep Interfaith Retreats when: Keep Interfaith when you only need a solo sleeping base near the trains, not a characterful hotel experience.

Alternatives for the same trip

• Hotel 309 (Chelsea & Meatpacking District). Hotel 309 wins when: A kitchenette and a West 14th Street base for downtown walks; room choices include private- and shared-bathroom categories. Keep Interfaith Retreats when: Interfaith is better aligned with Penn Station arrivals and solo travelers wanting included breakfast rather than cooking facilities.

What guests say

Four October 2026 Expedia reviews rate it 8–10/10 and mark cleanliness positively. Written accounts elsewhere repeatedly identify sound leakage as the central compromise.

Good to know

• Check-in and checkout: Check-in starts at 15:00; checkout is by 11:00. Reception operates 24 hours.
• Stairs only: No elevator; accommodation is upstairs. Luggage assistance is available without charge.
• Adults only: Guests must be 18 or older. Strictly 1 guest per cubicle; unregistered visitors are not allowed.
• Food and alcohol: No alcohol, smoking or vaping. Meat, fish and eggs are prohibited; dairy products are allowed.
• Quiet hours: No talking or noise from 20:30 to 08:30. Persistent disruptive snoring can result in the stay being discontinued.
• Luggage storage: Early luggage drop-off and storage after checkout are free.
• Arrival documents: Government-issued photo ID and a valid credit card in the guest's legal name are required.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · mta.info · jfkairport.com · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

• Rooms: Individually lockable cubicles with open tops, shared air-conditioning and very limited space. The published bed length is 75 inches.
• Cleanliness: Booking.com scores cleanliness 8.1/10; Expedia scores it 9.0/10. Positive cleanliness feedback outweighs the isolated negative accounts in the evidence reviewed.
• Service: Staff score 9.3/10 on Booking.com and 9.4/10 on Expedia. The official site lists a 24-hour front desk.
• Amenities: Shared showers and toilets, Wi-Fi, a 24-hour breakfast counter, microwave and refrigerator; no full cooking kitchen.
• Fees and surprises: Breakfast and luggage storage are complimentary. The consequential surprises are the open-topped cubicles and unusually strict food, noise and snoring rules.
• Hotel policies: Housekeeping fee: $20 per room per stay

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